TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
1093 N COLLIER BLVD STE 103, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-970-8866
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
3 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. There are approximately 15 to 20 small flying insects between the dry storage and the front line.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. There is no proof of food manager's certification for Nicole.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There us no proof of training for Evelyn Brenden.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. There are fly sticky tubes hanging above single service items. Operator moved the sticky tubes.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. There are multiple cutting boards that are deeply stained with grooves and are no longer cleanable.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoops at the ice machine are stored on a dirty drain mat. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized the ice scoops.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. There are approximately 15 to 20 small flying insects between the dry storage and the front line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler to the left of the ovens on the back of the front counter sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding). Inspector educated the operator on not filling containers above the fill line. The out of temperature turkey was on top, underneath the turkey is 41F cold holding. Operator removed the turkey above the fill line, iced the turkey for rapid cooling and placed it into the bottom of the make table cooler.
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